Orientation and Mobility Posts
John's O&M Lesson 1: Non-Visual Digital Maps for Elementary Student
How to introduce non-visual digital maps to an elementary student and the first in a progressive series of orientation lessons.
Why Non-Visual Digital Maps for Young Students?
Accessible, interactive digital maps for early elementary students? Absolutely!
The O&M Quiz: Creating a Better Online Quiz Together
This post describes an activity that allows instructors and students to work together to create and post online quizzes.
Webinar: Exploring Accessible Campus Maps
The webinar recording on using SAS Graphics Accelerator Maps - fully accessible non-visual digital maps - is now available!
Concept Development: Drawing
Why do students who are visually impaired need to be able to draw items for educational purposes?
AFTER Remote Instruction for Students Transitioning to College: On Campus
Did the non-visual map and remote lesson make a difference in this student's O&M skills?
Remote O&M Instruction for Students Transitioning to College: Building a Mental Map
A graduating high school senior builds a mental map of Elon University using a digital map and a virtual O&M lesson.
Remote O&M Instruction for Students Transitioning to College: Getting Started
Yikes! You have a graduating senior who is college bound. What do you do during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order?
Activities that Build Digital Map Skills
Try these physical activities before introducing SAS Graphics Accelerator Maps to students with visual impairments!
SAS Graphics Accelerator Maps: Student Uploading and Accessing Maps
Learn how students can access teacher-created custom maps & intro to understanding the maps.
How to Create 3D Printable Maps Using Touch Mapper
Create customized tactile maps using Touch Mapper!
It's My Job Podcast #9
Grant Hardy, Broadcast Presenter for Accessible Media, Inc., is interviewed by Christian.
It's My Job Podcast #8
Chancey Fleet, Assistive Technology Coordinator for the New York Public Library, is interviewed by Christian.
Coding, Cubetto and O&M
See how this student was motivated to learn a challenging school route through 'coding' the Cubetto robot!
More Cool Games that can be Played on Zoom Part 2: VI Twist
social distancing? No Problem! Play these games with a 'VI twist' through Zoom.
Upcoming Virtual O&M Opportunities
Join these virtual meetings for O&M students and/or for O&M Instructors!
Live Webinars for Non-Drivers!
Preparing teens and young adults for non-driving and exploring low vision driving by Dr. Penny Rosenblum!
Middle School Virtual O&M: Thursday Zoom Meetings
Join these lively virtual meetings on O&M-related topics!